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2017 Map of Arock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Arock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Arock sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Malheur County, where the managed waters of Jordan Creek sustain local ranching operations. The infrastructure of the early 21st century is defined by an extensive network of reservoirs, including Dog Lake Reservoir, Merrill Reservoir, and the uniquely named No Catchum Reservoir. These water sources, connected by the N Side Canal and S Side Canal, represent the vital irrigation system necessary for survival in this arid corner of southeastern Oregon.

Genealogists will find the Arock Cem located just west of the main settlement, a primary point of interest for tracing local family history. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Grahams Hill to the steep descent of Boney Canyon. Long-established routes like the Old Ion Hwy and Lava Beds Rd provide the primary framework for travel between remote homesteads and ranch lands like Hidden Valley.